All Kingfisher articles – Page 9
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Kingfisher rebuild its bottom line?
It was a little over three years ago that DIY giant Kingfisher launched its grand transformation plan, with the bold aim of boosting its bottom line by half a billion pounds.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who could replace Laury as Kingfisher CEO?
As Kingfisher boss Véronique Laury prepares to stand down, we look at the runners and riders to succeed her at the helm of the DIY giant.
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OpinionKingfisher's DIY SOS shows pitfalls of nailing global retail
International success is one of retail’s holy grails but despite notable wins, Kingfisher’s results today show it is one of the most elusive of prizes.
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NewsKingfisher plans for Laury's exit as profits crash
Kingfisher has begun to lay the plans for its next chief executive appointment against a backdrop of falling profits.
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NewsAgenda: Asos, Next, Kingfisher and Ocado update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with results from Next and Asos, plus the latest Brexit vote, all on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail's biggest hires, fires and feuds in 2018
There have been many entrances and exits in the retail sector in the past year. Here is a snapshot of 2018’s most important hires and fires.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers build a global business?
As Kingfisher becomes the latest in a long line of retailers to beat a retreat from international markets, we ask: how do you make it work overseas?
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NewsKingfisher to quit Russia, Portugal and Spain in strategic refocus
DIY giant Kingfisher is to exit Russia, Portugal and Spain to concentrate on its main markets.
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NewsAgenda: AO, Kingfisher, Majestic, Mothercare and Intu
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from AO, Kingfisher, Majestic, Mothercare and Intu all on the agenda.
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NewsKingfisher profits crash as UK like for likes dial back
Kingfisher has reported a drop in interim profits with chief executive Vèronique Laury blaming the French market for its woes.
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NewsAgenda: Kingfisher, Shop Direct and French Connection
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Kingfisher, Shop Direct and French Connection in the diary.
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NewsB&Q names Graham Bell as boss amid Kingfisher reshuffle
Kingfisher has named Screwfix chief executive Graham Bell as B&Q’s new UK and Ireland boss amid a management reshuffle, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRetail Reimagined: Building the DIY store 2.0
In the latest instalment of our Retail Reimagined series, examining how traditional formats would look if they were redesigned today, Gemma Goldfingle explores the DIY store 2.0.
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NewsB&Q sales rise as warm weather boosts performance
Kingfisher-owned DIY specialist B&Q notched up like-for-like growth of 3.6% in its second quarter, helped by good weather.
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NewsAgenda: Asda and Kingfisher update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Asda and Kingfisher.
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OpinionOpinion: Will the sun shine on B&Q owner Kingfisher?
After the noises made by Wickes’ owner Travis Perkins, many would be forgiven for thinking it was time to send out a retail DIY SOS.
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NewsB&Q changes loyalty scheme as part of low-prices push
B&Q is to make changes to one of its loyalty schemes as it adopts an overt ‘everyday low prices’ strategy.
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NewsB&Q ploughs £100m into price cuts across 2,000 products
B&Q has invested £100m into price cuts across a swathe of core products in a bid to lure new shoppers and reduce its reliance on promotions.
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OpinionReality bites: Only 15 women are on our Power List
Every year that I put together the Retail Week Power List, I wait for the accusations of sexism. “Where are all the women?” come the cries. I agree: where are all the women?
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OpinionOpinion: Expect UK retail to mirror Carrefour-Google deal
In the old days, a landmark retail deal would typically mean an audacious M&A. Walmart’s acquisition of Asda or Kingfisher’s pounce on Castorama set the tone.
